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Key details

Course area
Art and Design
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Entry Level
Start date
End date
Wednesday 2nd December 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Location
Adams Building Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG
Fees
£60.00
Additional costs
£35.00
Course code
Parent course code:C056751 Child course code: Q056752
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Course introduction

This course is perfect for someone that would like to learn the basics of throwing and be introduced to throwing techniques and processes. 

You will learn how to work on a pottery wheel, from centering your clay, to positioning your hands correctly, to throwing a pot.  You will practice your skills and deepen your knowledge of different throwing techniques, gaining confidence to work independently in the ceramics studio. 

You will receive an induction to our well resourced Ceramics Studio, supportive tutoring, new knowledge and skills in throwing and opportunities to develop your creativity on the wheel. 

Please note: Due to the high demand of these part time courses, if you start a course but can no longer carry on, you will not be eligible for a full course refund. If you enrol on a course and the start date passes, you will not be eligible for a course material fee refund. If you get remitted fees and attend your course for free, if you do not attend the first two sessions without letting the tutor know or without valid reason, you will be withdrawn from the course. Many thanks for your understanding.

Course information

NCFE Entry Level Award in Creative Craft 

There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+.

You cannot return to this course if you already have completed it in previous years. There are alternative new course options for you to apply for instead. 

Once you have completed this course you can progress onto one of our NCFE Entry Level Award in Personal and Social Development courses if you have not already attained this qualification or the NCFE Level 1 Award Creative Crafts Award.

This course is only funded for you to study it once. If you have completed this adult funded course earlier in the year, you will need to choose an alternative day/course.

Basic materials will be provided on the course such as an allocated amount of terracotta clay only.   Some firing costs are included, and usage of glazes, stains and underglazes are subject to availability and our fair usage policy.  Students can buy additional clay,  and other materials for this course may be available to purchase. You tutors will go through these optional, additional costs in the first session. 

We politely ask that students arrive to the studio no earlier than 5 minutes before the class to give staff enough time to set up for the session - if you are early you are able to wait comfortably in our reception area at 25 Stoney Street. 

Careers related to this course

Glass and Ceramics Makers, Decorators and Finishers

Potential Earnings

£39,267.63

Average Earnings

£25,696.94

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Employment opportunities

The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2023, the current year and projections for future years until 2034.

Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).

Pathways

Engineering

People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.

Production

People in these occupations work with wood, metal, and other materials, make food and beverages, and assemble products in a manufacturing setting.

Art, Performance and Design

People in these occupations create art and fine craftwork, produce and perform plays and motion pictures, and design graphics and other products.

Skills

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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